US Bridges

SR 19 over Honey Creek

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 01.78 N SR 18 · Structure no. 005004

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,481
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Honey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 19 over Honey Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,764 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesHoney Creek
Location01.78 N SR 18
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60552, -85.92923
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2020)
Projected traffic2,764 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 19 over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.